Covid 19 Part XXVIII- 71,942 ROI(2,050 deaths) 51,824 NI (983 deaths) (28/11) Read OP

BeefeaterHat

Bambi wrote: »

Cant believe masks were actaully proven to be useful outdoors but NPHET didn't mandate their use until now


Cos it was surely a decision made on sound evidence

It was probably a measure brought in to humour NPHET because they didn't get their way for once.

Thats me

Bit cynical wrote: »

I think however what characterizes Ireland is that we've tended to be at the top end of the restrictions in the EU for the longest time. Really, there's just been about three weeks towards the end of June and the start of August when Ireland wasn't at the top of the restrictions. Ireland is in red in the chart below with the other countries greyed out.

Do you know how this index was calculated? For example school closures "Required (only at some levels)" - does it happen until parents simply refing to put their children into these covid nests?

PS
And France seem to handle the issue much better now

Benimar

BeefeaterHat wrote: »

Please tell me you're taking the piss. Would he not lay off for just one night and let people forget about covid?

Having watched every minute of it (not by choice) I can assure you that Tony Holohan isn’t anywhere to be seen.

Widdensushi

BeefeaterHat wrote: »

Please tell me you're taking the piss. Would he not lay off for just one night and let people forget about covid?

Not joking, tub had his hand up his arse

CalamariFritti

Asked this before but might have phrased poorly.

Whats your take on this ACE?

Is this because of restrictions?
Or has covid basically replaced the flu?

ACitizenErased wrote: »

I know there was a lot of talk here about the flu coming into Winter. The latest WHO report suggest it's been eradicated

Widdensushi

Benimar wrote: »

Having watched every minute of it (not by choice) I can assure you that Tony Holohan isn’t anywhere to be seen.

Count Tony, tub referring to him as count NPHET

Benimar

Widdensushi wrote: »

Count Tony, tub referring to him as count NPHET

Ah, forgot that...Level 3, ha,ha, ha!

Widdensushi

Benimar wrote: »

Ah, forgot that...Level 3, ha,ha, ha!

The wig confused you

mloc123

CalamariFritti wrote: »

Asked this before but might have phrased poorly.

Whats your take on this ACE?

Is this because of restrictions?
Or has covid basically replaced the flu?

I assume all the measures people have taken... Hand hygene, reduced contacts etc... Have cut the transmission to almost zero.

Remember the person that always insisted on coming into work "dying with a cold" but wouldnt dream of missing the opportunity to let people know.

ACitizenErased

CalamariFritti wrote: »

Asked this before but might have phrased poorly.

Whats your take on this ACE?

Is this because of restrictions?
Or has covid basically replaced the flu?

I reckon both tbh. Flu would be outfought by COVID any day of the week and restrictions mean flu hasn't a chance.

Thats me

CalamariFritti wrote: »

Asked this before but might have phrased poorly.

Whats your take on this ACE?

Is this because of restrictions?
Or has covid basically replaced the flu?

Feck you, didn't you ever heard this Chinese military-grade virus is little bit more contagious than our normal flu? On the positive side, hygienic measures taken nowadays are more effective against flu. May be we will suppress it totally to the end of all of this.

Jim_Hodge

BeefeaterHat wrote: »

Please tell me you're taking the piss. Would he not lay off for just one night and let people forget about covid?

And you thanked that? Cop on.

BeefeaterHat

Widdensushi wrote: »

Not joking, tub had his hand up his arse

Yeah I'm a gullible eejit. I really took the bait this time 😂

BeefeaterHat

Jim_Hodge wrote: »

And you thanked that? Cop on.

Jesus calm down are you my father or something?

hotmail.com

I presume all those wanting more restrictions will avoid pubs and restaurants and avoid unnecessary shopping despite today's announcement.

frank8211

gmisk wrote: »

That was what about 10 years ago? Don't think it was illegal?
He is just dull and boring, not a skilled politician imo

I vaguely remember the money resting in the account yarn. That was the current ministers father?

bb1234567

https://twitter.com/Reuters/status/1332452911851433984

We are hitting the headlines

Bit cynical

Thats me wrote: »

Do you know how this index was calculated? For example school closures "Required (only at some levels)" - does it happen until parents simply refing to put their children into these covid nests?

What they have is a number of components e.g. schools, public gatherings. A score is allocated for each of these categories and the average taken.

https://www.bsg.ox.ac.uk/research/research-projects/coronavirus-government-response-tracker

So for schools:

0 - no measures
1 - recommend closing or all schools open with alterations resulting in significant differences compared to non-Covid-19 operations
2 - require closing (only some levels or categories, eg just high school, or just public schools)
3 - require closing all levels

and for public gatherings:

0 - no restrictions
1 - restrictions on very large gatherings (the limit is above 1000 people)
2 - restrictions on gatherings between 101-1000 people
3 - restrictions on gatherings between 11-100 people
4 - restrictions on gatherings of 10 people or less

Adjustments are made so that categories with lots of options do not unduly bias the average. Looks to be about eight categories for the containment and government policies index.

Thats me

hotmail.com wrote: »

I presume all those wanting more restrictions will avoid pubs and restaurants and avoid unnecessary shopping despite today's announcement.

Yes, internet shopping is more affordable and it turns more safe in current circumstances.

Jim_Hodge

hotmail.com wrote: »

I presume all those wanting more restrictions will avoid pubs and restaurants and avoid unnecessary shopping despite today's announcement.

I don't see why not. Stands to reason and wouldn't surprise me at all.

Widdensushi

Jim_Hodge wrote: »

And you thanked that? Cop on.

The thanks police, you are like the gard with the water gun of disinfectant

Widdensushi

bb1234567 wrote: »

https://twitter.com/Reuters/status/1332452911851433984

We are hitting the headlines

With the lowest rates it was likely to be us

Cluedo Monopoly

billyhead wrote: »

Restrictions aren't lifted until Tuesday.

It doesn't matter! People have already moved on and all the shops I listed are open anyway. Christmas shopping will ramp up this weekend.

Jim_Hodge

Widdensushi wrote: »

The thanks police, you are like the gard with the water gun of disinfectant

Oh it's a tanker of slurry I'd be using around here free lately.

Widdensushi

Jim_Hodge wrote: »

Oh it's a tanker of slurry I'd be using around here free lately.

I am sure you have a plentiful supply

seamus

bb1234567 wrote: »

https://twitter.com/Reuters/status/1332452911851433984

We are hitting the headlines

We also hit the restrictions ahead of most european countries.

bb1234567

'The adaptation by many shuttered stores to takeaway or click-and-collect services limited the economic damage over the last six weeks with data on Friday showing retail sales fell by just 0.7% month-on-month in October and were up 8.1% year-on-year.'

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-ireland-idUSKBN2872E0?taid=5fc17f17585f620001e50e8b&utm_campaign=trueAnthem:+Trending+Content&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=twitter

A bit of positivity for the economy doom mongers out there

Retail sales are up considerably on last year. Don't tell the relaxation thread , they will implode

Jim_Hodge

Widdensushi wrote: »

I am sure you have a plentiful supply

I know a man.

Bit cynical

seamus wrote: »

We also hit the restrictions ahead of most european countries.

Yes, this is true for the "second wave" restrictions in the EU coming into winter.

John O.Groats

stephenjmcd wrote: »

Source for this ? Can't find it being reported on

His arsehole I``d say.